Semanticity Explained

Semanticity is one of Charles Hockett's 16 design features of language. Semanticity refers to the use of arbitrary or nonarbitrary signals to transmit meaningful messages.^[1]

See also

• Hockett's design features

References

Notes and References

1. Hockett, C. F. (1960) "The origin of speech". Scientific American, 203:2.